Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I think we'll score 2 tonight. Think there's an equal chance of that meaning a 2-0 win, 2-2 draw or 4-2 defeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SweMatt Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 So, who is definitely out then? Can't find the official squad anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Sky Sports News had Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, R.Taylor and Tiote as out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 This game will be more like the first of the season IMO. Fuckking stupid time to have an international break. That said, it's two weeks extra training for our players who frankly looked unfit for the first three games. I am not so concerned about the result, just want to see the likes of ba, crises and cabeye look up for it, fitter and in better form. Personally think we will get a result, possibly a win. We are due one down there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Personally think we will get a result, possibly a win. We are due one down there. We got it two seasons ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 And we drew there in our relegation season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 31 pts with HBA, Cisse and Baines still to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 31 pts with HBA, Cisse and Baines still to play. I can see why some would describe it as a 6 pointer, but this is just ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 This game will be more like the first of the season IMO. Fuckking stupid time to have an international break. That said, it's two weeks extra training for our players who frankly looked unfit for the first three games. I am not so concerned about the result, just want to see the likes of ba, crises and cabeye look up for it, fitter and in better form. Personally think we will get a result, possibly a win. We are due one down there. He goes three league games without scoring and now he's Papiss Crises!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 We have a mild fetish for backing off loads and inviting people to shoot, so I'd be telling the likes of Cabaye and Ben Arfa (I know, I know) to have a few pops tonight. There was one in our last game where Mulumbu lightly jogged from the halfway line to the edge of our box without anyone challenging him, it was ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 We have a mild fetish for backing off loads and inviting people to shoot, so I'd be telling the likes of Cabaye and Ben Arfa (I know, I know) to have a few pops tonight. There was one in our last game where Mulumbu lightly jogged from the halfway line to the edge of our box without anyone challenging him, it was ridiculous. Tiote - "SSSHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTT". Please don't Tiote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 its quite simple tbh. it depends how the players will respond to the reported unrest. If they decide they are going to do something about it, we can get a result and do well this season. if they arnt arsed. we will lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 It's going to be a very, very tough game. Don't like this almost 'make or break' talk so early into the season against a very good side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I think we're all agreed, we need to play 433. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I think we're all agreed, we need to play 433. Aye, that and try to keep the ball. If we go 4-4-2, we'll sit deep and try to counter them with HBA the only one capable of constructing things. I also think we'll struggle a lot if we try to defend against all their muscle and power for 90 minutes. They will probably be persistent enough to break us down. I think Pienaar and Osman are players capable of breaking us down, whereas the sheer power of Fellaini and Jelavic will be much to handle for our CB's, especially with Tioté missing. If we try to hold on the ball and bring the sort of game we're capable of, with Cabaye pushing forward a bit and HBA in a more free role, I think we'll be in with a chance. I'd still play Marveaux here and put Jonas in the middle. If we go 4-4-2 I'd like to see Anita - Willamson - Taylor - Santon Hatem - Cabaye - Jonas - Marveaux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Pards will go with 4-4-2. Just hoping that from his new vantage point up in the stands he'll see within the first 5 mins what we've been screaming about on here and tell JC to change it pronto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 4-3-3 or slight variant. Tiote Anita/Jonas Cabaye HBA Cisse Ba seems so obvious. This is my one issue with Pardew. Personally don't feel Cisse is ahead of Ba like the majority seem to so those two can interchange as and when. Ba gets stick for 'demanding' to play in the centre but he was brilliant for us last season as the main striker as he has been his entire career and if he has told Pardew he prefers to play there than on the left he has earned that. Just a question of how to manage a squad of talented players. With Jonas and Anita having played as full backs on both side it does help the width if they can sit back while the full backs bomb forward a little (well Santon). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Miles Starforth @milesstarforth James Perch makes a timely return to fitness for #nufc ahead of tonight's game at Goodison Park. #sgaz http://bit.ly/RhH8VK Expand Reply Retweet Favorite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SweMatt Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not sure about the 4-3-3. For this game, I would like to see Jonas as left back. He's good in tracking down his opponent and he would also open up for some decent overlaps on that side if Marveaux - who has plenty of speed - is up for it. Cabaye, Demba and Papiss really need to show some good signs or we will not have a chance. So: --------------- Harper -------------------- Santon - Williamson - Saylor - Jonas HBA - Anita - Cabaye - Marveaux ---------- Ba -------- Cissé ------------- Howay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not sure about the 4-3-3. For this game, I would like to see Jonas as left back. He's good in tracking down his opponent and he would also open up for some decent overlaps on that side if Marveaux - who has plenty of speed - is up for it. Cabaye, Demba and Papiss really need to show some good signs or we will not have a chance. So: --------------- Harper -------------------- Santon - Williamson - Saylor - Jonas HBA - Anita - Cabaye - Marveaux ---------- Ba -------- Cissé ------------- Howay! LIKE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 With no Colo or Krul I worry about us leaking goals. 3 man midfield makes us stronger centrally but weaker down the flanks, I can honestly see Pards going 4-5-1, leaving Perch deep to protect the back four. Not convinced it will work but I fear its what he will try. ---------------Harper Anita----Tayls--------Willi-----Sant ----------------Perch Oba-----Cab----------Jonas----HBA ----------------Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Harper Perch Taylor Williamson Santon Jonas Anita Cabaye Marveaux Ben Arfa Ba For me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Is it better to have Anita RB, Perch CM or vice versa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Is it better to have Anita RB, Perch CM or vice versa? Perch CM for me, Anita has not yet got to grips with plying CM in the Prem, Prerch will do a job on Fellaini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Seen no indication that Pardew will put HBA on the left, although might not be a bad idea with Hibbert there. Trying think like Pards; Harper Perch Taylor Williamson Santon HBA Anita Cabaye Jonas Cisse Ba Only thing I can see changing is Bigirimana coming in for Williamson or Perch and a move around in positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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